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Awesome Egg Experiments for Kids

March 19, 2023 By Emma Vanstone 12 Comments

Easter is just around the corner, so I’ve put together a collection of egg experiments perfect for this time of year. Eggs are great for experiments as they are inexpensive, easily available and very versatile. We try not to waste food at Science Sparks, but for most of these ideas, you can still eat the actual egg. However, be careful if you have a child with allergies.

Don’t forget to check out my ever-growing selection of printable science experiments too!

Image of an egg shell bridge, egg drop STEM challenge and egg with no shell

Egg Experiments for Kids

Egg drop experiment.

My Humpty Dumpty themed egg drop experiment is great fun. We used sealable sandwich bags filled with different materials to put the egg inside, but another way to do it is to make a parachute or create a container for the egg and drop that.

Unbreakable Egg Experiment

Find out how to make an unbreakable egg . All you need is an egg, and some cling film. We’re sure you’ll be surprised at how strong an egg actually is!

Image shows an egg with cling film wrapped around it and a child squeezing the egg!

Egg Experiments with Vinegar

Find out How to make an egg shell disappear ! This is like magic! Watch the shell disappear before your eyes. Just be careful not to break the membrane like we did.

Once you’ve dissolved the shell with vinegar, you can make the egg bounce ! Be warned, it might break!

Naked Egg - egg with no shell in a child's hand

How to shrink an egg

Make an egg shrink and then expand, but first, you’ll have to remove the shell to expose the delicate membrane. This is a brilliant visual way to learn about osmosis !

Two eggs with no shell in egg cups. One has been made to expand by placing in water and the other has shrink after being left in a concentrated sugar solution.

How strong is an eggshell?

Do you think an eggshell is strong or weak? This activity uses eggshells to make a bridge that books can be piled on top of. The shells might be stronger than you think!

STEM Challenge - eggshell bridge. Image shows a bridge built from half egg shells.

Egg in a Bottle

Find out how to force an egg into a small bottle or jar. Watch as the egg drops into the jar like magic. This clever activity works because of differences in air pressure.

Meringue Experiments

Find out what happens when you whisk egg white and why. This one is a bit messy but lots of fun and very yummy!

Meringue - made from eggs served with raspberries

Once you’ve perfected your meringue skills, have a go at making a Baked Alaska. This clever dessert allows you to put ice cream in the oven without it melting .

The image below is taken from Snackable Science

Image of a baked alaska dessert for an egg themed science experiment

Make an Egg Float

Do you know how to make an egg float and We don’t mean by letting it go bad!

Eggs as Teeth

Did you know eggs are great for learning about teeth as the shell is made from a similar material? Try soaking eggs in vinegar, coffee or tea to discover what happens.

Materials for staining eggs - vinegar, coffee and coke,

Egg Vehicles

Create a vehicle to protect an egg in a collision . You could use LEGO, K’Nex or any other materials you like.

crash test eggs for a STEM Challenge. image shows a K'nex car with a boiled egg passenger

Egg Experiments eBook

My new egg experiments eBook contains five brilliant egg investigations that are easy to follow and also great fun.

More egg experiments

Find out how to tell if an egg is boiled or not by spinning it.

Can you think of any more Egg Experiments for us?

If you’ve got an egg decorating competition coming up, these easy decorated eggs might be helpful, too!

Awesome Egg Experiments - 10 fantastic #kitchenscienceexperiments for kids

Last Updated on April 30, 2024 by Emma Vanstone

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These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

Reader Interactions

February 16, 2013 at 9:47 pm

The egg is only recognizable from its shape without the shell there. Some brilliant ideas here.

February 24, 2013 at 1:16 pm

We used to fry an egg in class to show the children the change of state from liquid to solid with the addition of heat. Can you believe that most of them had never seen a egg frying so it was a real novelty (they were 11!!).

February 24, 2013 at 2:39 pm

These look like fun egg experiments. We have done a few of them but not all. Thanks for sharing.

February 27, 2013 at 6:17 am

Some of these I’ve been wanting to do for awhile, but some are new to me…great ideas all! Pinning to my Preschool Science board to try with my kiddo soon!

February 28, 2013 at 12:44 pm

Ok, these ideas are just TOO COOL!!! I can’t wait to try these with my own kiddos! Thanks so much for sharing over at Sun Scholars. I am featuring this post at this week’s party… YIPEE!!! AND… it’s been pinned to my Best Of board on Pinterest, and sharing on Facebook later this morning. Love what you are doing here at Science Sparks! xoxoxo

March 05, 2013 at 4:34 am

We just did one of the egg-periments! We did the bioled egg on a bottle and it got sucked right in! Thanks for sharing. we cant wait to do more! -Reshama

March 10, 2013 at 9:40 pm

One of my favorite experiments as a kid was dropping an egg from a high height and trying to not make it break.

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 am

Thanks for sharing!! I was not aware of all the neat things you can do with an egg… I know my students will love these!!

March 02, 2015 at 9:41 pm

How does changing water temperature affect the buoyancy of an egg?

August 29, 2018 at 8:32 am

After learning a little bit about what’s inside that egg

March 21, 2015 at 4:24 pm

A la vez, estos signos tienden a tener avatares emocionales constantes, aunque, en el caso de Escorpio, es el que mejor los sabe esconder.

November 01, 2015 at 11:50 pm

We did cells with jello please do this project now and coment below thank-you

16 Best Egg Science Experiments

We’ve compiled a list of safe, egg-cellent and egg-citing egg experiments that can be easily conducted in school or at home.

This assortment of experiments, suitable for learners across all age groups can be done with basic materials, making them perfect for classroom settings. These hands-on, educational experiments will not only enhance your knowledge of biology and chemistry but will also foster a deeper appreciation for the wonder of everyday objects.

Whether you’re a teacher looking for a fun science project or a student looking for a new experiment to try, these fun egg experiments are sure to inspire and educate!

1. Egg in A Bottle

The egg in a bottle experiment is a classic and simple science experiment that can help students understand the concept of air pressure.

This experiment demonstrates how changes in air pressure can cause objects to move, and it can also be used to explore other scientific concepts, such as thermodynamics and gas laws.

Learn More: Egg in a Bottle

2. Crack the Egg Underwater

The crack the egg underwater experiment is a simple and fun way to teach students about pressure and material properties.

Since the egg is submerged in water, it doesn’t break. This experiment can help students understand the concept of pressure and how it can affect materials.

3. Make an Egg Float

This experiment can teach students about the concept of density and how it relates to buoyancy. It can also be used to discuss how different materials have different densities, which can affect their behavior in water.

Learn more: How to Make an Egg Float

4. Glowing Egg

The glowing egg experiment is a fun and unique way to teach students about chemical reactions and the properties of light. The glowing egg experiment is a fun and educational way for students to learn about science and can inspire their curiosity about the world around them.

5. Dissolving, Expanding, Bouncing Egg

The Dissolving, Expanding, Bouncing Egg experiment is a fun and educational experiment that allows students to explore how materials can change when they are exposed to different substances.

Learn more: Dissolving, Expanding, Bouncing Egg

6. Make a Rubber Egg

This experiment can teach students about chemical reactions and how they can alter the properties of materials. The rubber egg experiment is a fun and engaging way for students to learn about science and can help them develop their experimental skills and scientific understanding.

7. Silver Egg

The Silver Egg experiment shows the chemical reaction between vinegar and an eggshell in an easy fun way.

This experiment is an excellent approach to teach children or students to basic chemical ideas and to stimulate scientific interest and investigation.

8. Egg Strength Experiment

One of the most popular eggshell strength experiments involves testing the load-bearing capacity of eggshells by applying weight to them until they crack.

This experiment is a great way to learn about the structure of eggshells and the factors that can affect their strength

Learn more: Egg Strength Experiment

9. Egg Balancing Experiment

Try to balance an egg on its end in this easy experiment. This is an excellent way to encourage children to think creatively and try out various strategies.

10. Egg Tower

The egg tower experiment is a fun and creative activity that challenges you to design and build a tower out of eggshells.

This experiment is not only a great way to test your creativity and problem-solving skills, but it also provides an opportunity to learn about the structural properties of eggshells and how they can be used to create stable and durable structures.

11. Naked Egg

The naked egg and vinegar experiment is a unique and exciting scientific experiment that involves putting the egg in a jar and observing how it reacts to being soaked in vinegar.

12. Egg Drop

The egg drop experiment is a classic science experiment that challenges you to design and build a contraption that can protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a height.

13. Egg Geodes- Crystal Growing Science

The Egg Geodes – Crystal Growing Science experiment is a fun and educational experiment that allows you to create beautiful crystal “geodes” inside real eggshells.

Learn more: Egg Geodes- Crystal Growing Science

14. Eggshell Planters

The egg planters experiment is a unique and creative way to repurpose eggshells and create a mini garden. This experiment involves planting small seeds inside the eggshells and watching as they grow and develop into plants.

It’s a fun and engaging activity that provides an opportunity to learn about gardening, plant growth, and sustainability.

15. Eggshell Mosaic

The egg mosaic experiment is a fun and creative way to use eggshells to make a colorful and unique piece of art. This experiment involves breaking the eggshells into small pieces and arranging them into a mosaic pattern on a piece of paper or canvas.

16. Tooth Decay with Eggshells

This experiment will look at the effects of various beverages on our teeth. This can be done by using hard-boiled eggs, which contain calcium and other comparable chemical components.